Project Submittal Form
To the extent possible this form should be electronically filled out and e-mailed to: [email protected].
Part 1. Lead Implementing Agency/Organizational Information
Please provide the following information regarding the project sponsor and proposed project.
Implementing Agency/ Organization / Individual: Kern County Water Agency – Improvement District No. 4
Agency / Organization / Individual Address: 3200 Rio Mirada Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308
Possible Partnering Agencies:
Name: David Beard
Title: Improvement District No. 4 Manager
Telephone: Fax: 661-634-1493 661-634-1428
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kcwa.com
Project Name: Improvement of Recharge Capacity to the Kern River off of the Cross Valley Canal
Page 1 of 14 Either the latitude/longitude or a location description is required. To determine the latitude/longitude, use the closest address or intersection. If the project is linear, use the furthest upstream latitude/longitude.
Project Latitude: Project Longitude:
Various locations on the Cross Valley Canal (CVC) and CVC Extension.
Location Description:
Regional Grouping: Identify the Regional Grouping your agency is located in, and the Regional Grouping your project is located in.
Agency Project Greater Bakersfield
Agency Project Kern County
Agency Project Kern County Water Agency
Agency Project Kern Fan
Agency Project Kern River Valley
Agency Project Mountains/Foothills
Agency Project North County
Agency Project South County
Agency Project West Side
Project Cooperating Agency(ies)/Organization(s)/Individual(s): • • • •
Project Status (e.g., new, ongoing, expansion, new phase): Existing
Page 2 of 14 Part 2. Project Need
It is important to understand the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and the benefits that it will provide. Information provided in this section defines the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and will help to catalog existing need(s) or issue(s) in the Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County Region.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the need(s) or problem(s) that the project will address. As applicable, discuss the water supply need, operational efficiency need, water quality need, or resource stewardship need (e.g. ecosystem restoration, floodplain management) need. Discuss critical impacts that will occur if the proposal is not implemented.
Improvement District No. 4 (ID4) imports a supplemental water supply to the urban Bakersfield area. The imported supply is provided through: (1) spreading water for the direct recharge of the underground aquifer; and (2) delivery of water to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant for treatment and delivery to ID4 purveyors.
ID4 conveys imported water for recharge and/or treatment through its capacity in the Cross Valley Canal (CVC) and unlined CVC Extension. The recharged water provides economic and environmental benefits to ID4. This project will enable ID4 to continue and to improve its recharge operations from the CVC Extension into the Kern River channel.
Page 3 of 14 Part 3. Project Description
A general description of the proposed project is needed. This section will provide information associated with the project concept, general project information, and readiness to proceed. It is recognized that much of the requested information may not be available for projects that are at a conceptual level of project development. We appreciate and need your ideas.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the project including the general project concept, what will be constructed/implemented, how the constructed project will function, and treatment methods, as appropriate.
One ID4 turnout, River Turnout No. 4 (RTO4), will be repaired and rehabilitated through this project. RTO4 is located approximately 600 feet south of the Calloway Canal and 400 feet westerly of Golden State Freeway in the CVC Extension. RTO4 is used to convey water from the CVC to the Kern River channel for recharge operations. RTO4 was originally constructed using corrugated metal pipe. This pipe has deteriorated to the point where it is no longer able to safely support the existing soil and traffic loads and requires replacement with a more rigid long-lasting pipe. To ensure public safety and the continued operation of the facility, ID4 proposes to rehabilitate RTO4. Activities associated with the rehabilitation of RTO4 will include the following:
1. Excavation and removal of existing 200 feet of 48” corrugated metal pipe from the concrete turnout structure in the CVC to the concrete discharge structure. 2. Installation of approximately 200 feet of 54” reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) from the turnout structure in the CVC to the discharge structure. 3. 54” RCP to be connected to existing turnout and discharge structures and installed in same alignment as previously excavated 48” corrugated metal pipe.
If applicable, list surface water bodies and groundwater basins associated with the proposed project: • Kern River • San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin – Kern County Sub Basin • •
Please identify up to three available documents which contain information specific to the proposed project: • Notice of Exemption – Agency ID4 Rehabilitation of RTO4 • •
Page 4 of 14 Is the proposed project an element or phase of Yes No a regional or larger program?
If yes, please identify the program
Design life of the Project 30 years
Proposed Construction/Implementation Start ASAP Date:
Proposed Construction/Implementation ASAP Completion Date
Ready for Construction Bid Yes No NA
Page 5 of 14 Item Status Date (e.g., not initiated, in process, complete) Conceptual Plans Complete (mm/dd/yyyy) Land Acquisition/ Easements Complete (mm/dd/yyyy) Preliminary Plans Complete (mm/dd/yyyy) CEQA/NEPA Notice of Exemption 10/04/2011 (mm/dd/yyyy) Permits In process (mm/dd/yyyy) Construction Drawings In process (mm/dd/yyyy)
For projects that do not include construction, please briefly describe the project readiness-to proceed.
Page 6 of 14 Part 4. Project Benefits
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the benefit(s) that the project will address. Information provided will be used in the assessment of project benefits. This project will enable ID4 to continue and to improve its recharge operations from the CVC Extension into the Kern River channel. Direct recharge of the underground aquifer confers environmental benefits to the region. Recharged water may be recovered by agricultural, municipal or industrial interests in the course of day-today activities which contribute to the economic well-being of the region.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for the proposed project location.
Riparian area
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for areas upstream and downstream of the proposed project location Upstream: Kern River watershed, riparian area Downstream: Riparian area, municipal and industrial
Does the project address any known environmental justice issues? Yes No Not Sure
Is the project located within or adjacent to a disadvantaged community? Yes No Not Sure
Does the project include disadvantaged community participation? Yes No Not Sure If yes, please identify the group or organization:
Page 7 of 14 Please provide the following project benefit information for all applicable components of the proposed project. Benefit categories include things such as water quality / flood management, water supply, and resource stewardship. PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR PROJECT. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROJECT FOR FUTURE FUNDING.
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS / FLOOD MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Water Quality Benefit Information
Treatment technologies
Design operational treatment capacity (million gallons/day)
Targeted Contaminants (Check all that apply):
Chloride Nitrogen Compounds Coliform Bacteria
Other (describe):
Flood Management Benefit Information
Maximum volume of temporary storage of storm runoff (acre-feet)
Maximum increased conveyance capacity (cubic feet/second)
Estimated area benefiting from flood damage reduction (acres)
Estimated level of flood protection resulting from project implementation
Estimated annual value of flood damage reduction provided by project ($/year)
Acreage required for project implementation
Page 8 of 14 WATER SUPPLY BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify water supply benefits from enhanced local water supply or reduced potable water demand.
Enhanced Water Supply or Demand Reduction Benefit Information
Source of Increased Supply or Demand Reduction
Groundwater Groundwater treatment Increased surface water storage
Recycled water Conservation/ water use Ocean desalination efficiency
Transfer Other (describe):
Type of enhanced supply or demand reduction: Recharge
Annual Yield of Supply (acre-feet): varies
Availability by Water-Year Type (acre-feet per year):
Average Year 7,000 afy
Dry Year 0 afy
Wet Year 25,000 afy
Availability by Season (check all that apply):
Summer Fall Spring Winter
Does the project have the potential to displace demands on the Bay/Delta/Estuary?
Yes No Not Sure
Page 9 of 14 For projects that include detention and groundwater recharge, please complete the following: How many acres of land drain into this detention basin? (acres)
Detention Basin area (acres)
Detention basin max. operational depth (ft.)
% of basin covered by wetlands
Soil type
If other than infiltration, identify method (e.g., injection) and recharge (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual inflow (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual outflow (acre-feet/year)
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify the benefits associated with projects related to resource stewardship and land management.
Non-treatment wetland area (acres)
Treatment wetland area (acres)
Riparian habitat area (acres)
Non-developed open space area (acres)
Multiple use/ recreation area (acres) – additionally, select the type of multiple use / recreation and associated acres by type:
Single Sport Athletics
Multiple Sport Athletics Acres
Other Recreation Acres
Pedestrian Trail Acres
Equestrian Trail Acres
Other Passive Activity
Other Acres (describe)
Description
Total Project area (acres)
Page 10 of 14 Part 5. Project Cost Estimate
Project cost information is needed to assist in comparing benefits and cost. Additionally, knowledge of the project type and cost will assist in identifying funding sources for potential projects.
Please indicate the estimated costs of project implementation and associated funding source(s). These costs should include land purchase/easement, planning/design/engineering, construction/ implementation, environmental compliance, administration, and contingency.
Approximate Total Cost (If project costs are variable, please $300,000 include lower and upper range estimates.)
Funding Source (If multiple sources, list each source ID4 and the percent or amount funded by each)
Funding Certainty & Longevity Yes
Operations & Maintenance Cost $50,000 (per year)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Source(s) (i.e., annual budget, grant, etc. If ID4 Enterprise Fund multiple sources, list each source and the percent or amount funded by each.)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Certainty Included in budget (i.e., already included in organization’s budget, contingent upon grant, etc.)
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Project Submittal Form
To the extent possible this form should be electronically filled out and e-mailed to: [email protected].
Part 1. Lead Implementing Agency/Organizational Information
Please provide the following information regarding the project sponsor and proposed project.
Implementing Agency/ Organization / Individual: Kern County Water Agency – Improvement District No. 4
Agency / Organization / Individual Address: 3200 Rio Mirada Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308
Possible Partnering Agencies: Cawelo Water District, North Kern Water Storage District
Name: David Beard
Title: Improvement District No. 4 Manager
Telephone: Fax: 661-634-1493 661-634-1428
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kcwa.com
Project Name: Beardsley Canal and Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant Pipeline Connection
Page 1 of 14 Either the latitude/longitude or a location description is required. To determine the latitude/longitude, use the closest address or intersection. If the project is linear, use the furthest upstream latitude/longitude.
Project Latitude: Project Longitude:
The project proposes the construction of a pipeline between the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant and the Beardsley Canal. Design Location Description: capacity of the pipeline is 110 cfs.
Regional Grouping: Identify the Regional Grouping your agency is located in, and the Regional Grouping your project is located in.
Agency Project Greater Bakersfield
Agency Project Kern County
Agency Project Kern County Water Agency
Agency Project Kern Fan
Agency Project Kern River Valley
Agency Project Mountains/Foothills
Agency Project North County
Agency Project South County
Agency Project West Side
Project Cooperating Agency(ies)/Organization(s)/Individual(s): • Cawelo Water District • North Kern Water Storage District • •
Project Status (e.g., new, ongoing, expansion, new phase): New
Page 2 of 14 Part 2. Project Need
It is important to understand the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and the benefits that it will provide. Information provided in this section defines the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and will help to catalog existing need(s) or issue(s) in the Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County Region.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the need(s) or problem(s) that the project will address. As applicable, discuss the water supply need, operational efficiency need, water quality need, or resource stewardship need (e.g. ecosystem restoration, floodplain management) need. Discuss critical impacts that will occur if the proposal is not implemented.
Improvement District No. 4 (ID4) imports a supplemental water supply to the urban Bakersfield area. The imported supply is provided through: (1) spreading water for the direct recharge of the underground aquifer; and (2) delivery of water to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant for treatment and delivery to ID4 purveyors. ID4 conveys imported water for recharge and/or treatment through its capacity in the Cross Valley Canal (CVC) and unlined CVC Extension.
The proposed Beardsley Canal and Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant Pipeline Connection (Pipeline) would provide an alternate method of surface water delivery to the CVC, providing conservation, water quality and avoided power cost benefits. The primary purpose of the Pipeline is to supply water during periods of dry hydrology. The Pipeline will provide a lined conveyance facility enabling the conservation of source water that would normally be unavailable as transportation losses. The Pipeline will also provide the ability to deliver water for treatment without having to flow through the Calloway Pool, reducing the risk of treating impacted source water due to water impacts occurring from unauthorized recreational activities. Additionally the gravity flow through the Pipeline will enable ID4 to avoid raw water pumping power costs.
Page 3 of 14 Part 3. Project Description
A general description of the proposed project is needed. This section will provide information associated with the project concept, general project information, and readiness to proceed. It is recognized that much of the requested information may not be available for projects that are at a conceptual level of project development. We appreciate and need your ideas.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the project including the general project concept, what will be constructed/implemented, how the constructed project will function, and treatment methods, as appropriate.
An 84-inch pipeline will be constructed between the Beardsley Canal and the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant. The pipeline will replace the current 60-inch Conduit “A” owned by Cawelo Water District (Cawelo). The new pipeline will be bidirectional allowing water to be delivered in forward flow to the Beardsley Canal by Cawelo through its Pump Station A or to be delivered in reverse flow from the Beardsley Canal to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant.
If applicable, list surface water bodies and groundwater basins associated with the proposed project: • • • •
Please identify up to three available documents which contain information specific to the proposed project: • Beardsley Interconnection Pipeline Feasibility Study • •
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Is the proposed project an element or phase of Yes No a regional or larger program?
If yes, please identify the program
Design life of the Project 30 years
Proposed Construction/Implementation Start Date:
Proposed Construction/Implementation Completion Date
Ready for Construction Bid Yes No NA
Page 5 of 14 Item Status Date (e.g., not initiated, in process, complete) Conceptual Plans Complete 11/19/2008 (mm/dd/yyyy) Land Acquisition/ Easements Not Initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Preliminary Plans Not Initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) CEQA/NEPA Not Initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Permits Not Initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Construction Drawings Not Initiated (mm/dd/yyyy)
For projects that do not include construction, please briefly describe the project readiness-to proceed.
Page 6 of 14 Part 4. Project Benefits
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the benefit(s) that the project will address. Information provided will be used in the assessment of project benefits. Project will create an additional conveyance mechanism to deliver water to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant. Benefits of the proposed pipeline include: improved source water quality and an energy savings by not having to lift water into the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant. The project will also reduce the amount of water that is lost during conveyance. This saved water could be used as recharge into areas of good groundwater quality or as a source for other water treatment plants in dry years.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for the proposed project location. Urbanized areas, residential and industrial.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for areas upstream and downstream of the proposed project location Upstream: Beardsley Canal Downstream: Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant
Does the project address any known environmental justice issues? Yes No Not Sure
Is the project located within or adjacent to a disadvantaged community? Yes No Not Sure
Does the project include disadvantaged community participation? Yes No Not Sure If yes, please identify the group or organization:
Page 7 of 14 Please provide the following project benefit information for all applicable components of the proposed project. Benefit categories include things such as water quality / flood management, water supply, and resource stewardship. PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR PROJECT. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROJECT FOR FUTURE FUNDING.
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS / FLOOD MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Water Quality Benefit Information
Treatment technologies Conventional treatment process
Design operational treatment capacity (million 70 mgd gallons/day)
Targeted Contaminants (Check all that apply):
Chloride Nitrogen Compounds Coliform Bacteria
Other (describe): All drinking water regulations will be met
Flood Management Benefit Information
Maximum volume of temporary storage of storm runoff (acre-feet)
Maximum increased conveyance capacity (cubic feet/second)
Estimated area benefiting from flood damage reduction (acres)
Estimated level of flood protection resulting from project implementation
Estimated annual value of flood damage reduction provided by project ($/year)
Acreage required for project implementation
Page 8 of 14 WATER SUPPLY BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify water supply benefits from enhanced local water supply or reduced potable water demand.
Enhanced Water Supply or Demand Reduction Benefit Information
Source of Increased Supply or Demand Reduction
Groundwater Groundwater treatment Increased surface water storage
Recycled water Conservation/ water use Ocean desalination efficiency
Transfer Other (describe):
Type of enhanced supply or demand reduction: Surface water
Annual Yield of Supply (acre-feet): 8,000 acre-feet (af)
Availability by Water-Year Type (acre-feet per year):
Average Year 8,000 af
Dry Year 8,000 af
Wet Year 8,000 af
Availability by Season (check all that apply):
Summer Fall Spring Winter
Does the project have the potential to displace demands on the Bay/Delta/Estuary?
Yes No Not Sure
Page 9 of 14 For projects that include detention and groundwater recharge, please complete the following: How many acres of land drain into this detention basin? (acres)
Detention Basin area (acres)
Detention basin max. operational depth (ft.)
% of basin covered by wetlands
Soil type
If other than infiltration, identify method (e.g., injection) and recharge (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual inflow (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual outflow (acre-feet/year)
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify the benefits associated with projects related to resource stewardship and land management.
Non-treatment wetland area (acres)
Treatment wetland area (acres)
Riparian habitat area (acres)
Non-developed open space area (acres)
Multiple use/ recreation area (acres) – additionally, select the type of multiple use / recreation and associated acres by type:
Single Sport Athletics
Multiple Sport Athletics Acres
Other Recreation Acres
Pedestrian Trail Acres
Equestrian Trail Acres
Other Passive Activity
Other Acres (describe)
Description
Total Project area (acres)
Page 10 of 14 Part 5. Project Cost Estimate
Project cost information is needed to assist in comparing benefits and cost. Additionally, knowledge of the project type and cost will assist in identifying funding sources for potential projects.
Please indicate the estimated costs of project implementation and associated funding source(s). These costs should include land purchase/easement, planning/design/engineering, construction/ implementation, environmental compliance, administration, and contingency.
Approximate Total Cost (If project costs are variable, please $10,500,000 include lower and upper range estimates.)
Funding Source (If multiple sources, list each source ID4 Enterprise Fund – 100% and the percent or amount funded by each)
Funding Certainty & Longevity Will be budgeted, contingent upon grant
Operations & Maintenance Cost $25,000 (per year)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Source(s) (i.e., annual budget, grant, etc. If ID4 Enterprise Fund – 100% multiple sources, list each source and the percent or amount funded by each.)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Certainty Will be budgeted, contingent upon grant (i.e., already included in organization’s budget, contingent upon grant, etc.)
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Project Submittal Form
To the extent possible this form should be electronically filled out and e-mailed to: [email protected].
Part 1. Lead Implementing Agency/Organizational Information
Please provide the following information regarding the project sponsor and proposed project.
Implementing Agency/ Organization / Individual: Kern County Water Agency – Improvement District No. 4
Agency / Organization / Individual Address: 3200 Rio Mirada Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308
Possible Partnering Agencies: Cawelo Water District
Name: David Beard
Title: Improvement District No. 4 Manager
Telephone: Fax: 661-634-1493 661-634-1428
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kcwa.com
Project Name: Cross Valley Canal Extension Lining Project
Page 1 of 14 Either the latitude/longitude or a location description is required. To determine the latitude/longitude, use the closest address or intersection. If the project is linear, use the furthest upstream latitude/longitude.
Project Latitude: Project Longitude:
The Cross Valley Canal (CVC) Extension is located east of Pumping Plants No. 6 and 6B on the CVC and west of the siphon under State Location Description: Highway 204. The CVC Extension is an earthen-lined canal.
Regional Grouping: Identify the Regional Grouping your agency is located in, and the Regional Grouping your project is located in.
Agency Project Greater Bakersfield
Agency Project Kern County
Agency Project Kern County Water Agency
Agency Project Kern Fan
Agency Project Kern River Valley
Agency Project Mountains/Foothills
Agency Project North County
Agency Project South County
Agency Project West Side
Project Cooperating Agency(ies)/Organization(s)/Individual(s): • Cawelo Water District • • •
Project Status (e.g., new, ongoing, expansion, new phase): New
Page 2 of 14 Part 2. Project Need
It is important to understand the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and the benefits that it will provide. Information provided in this section defines the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and will help to catalog existing need(s) or issue(s) in the Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County Region.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the need(s) or problem(s) that the project will address. As applicable, discuss the water supply need, operational efficiency need, water quality need, or resource stewardship need (e.g. ecosystem restoration, floodplain management) need. Discuss critical impacts that will occur if the proposal is not implemented.
Improvement District No. 4 (ID4) imports a supplemental water supply to the urban Bakersfield area. The imported supply is provided through: (1) spreading water for the direct recharge of the underground aquifer; and (2) delivery of water to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant for treatment and delivery to ID4 purveyors.
ID4’s primary water supply is from the State Water Project (SWP). The 2009 SWP Reliability Report concludes that deliveries from the SWP will be, on average, 60 percent of Table A allocation amounts. ID4 needs to consider employing water conservation strategies in order to maximize deliveries of its increasingly limited SWP supply to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant or to targeted areas for direct recharge.
Page 3 of 14 Part 3. Project Description
A general description of the proposed project is needed. This section will provide information associated with the project concept, general project information, and readiness to proceed. It is recognized that much of the requested information may not be available for projects that are at a conceptual level of project development. We appreciate and need your ideas.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the project including the general project concept, what will be constructed/implemented, how the constructed project will function, and treatment methods, as appropriate.
ID4 and Cawelo Water District are the only CVC participants with capacity rights in the CVC Extension. The CVC Extension is a four mile long, earthen-lined canal. The CVC Extension is located east of CVC Pumping Plants No. 6 and 6B and west of the siphon under State Highway 204. The proposed project will line this stretch of canal with concrete.
If applicable, list surface water bodies and groundwater basins associated with the proposed project: • • • •
Please identify up to three available documents which contain information specific to the proposed project: • • •
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Is the proposed project an element or phase of Yes No a regional or larger program?
If yes, please identify the program
Design life of the Project 30 years
Proposed Construction/Implementation Start Date:
Proposed Construction/Implementation Completion Date
Ready for Construction Bid Yes No NA
Page 5 of 14 Item Status Date (e.g., not initiated, in process, complete) Conceptual Plans Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Land Acquisition/ Easements Complete 1970’s (mm/dd/yyyy) Preliminary Plans Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) CEQA/NEPA Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Permits Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Construction Drawings Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy)
For projects that do not include construction, please briefly describe the project readiness-to proceed.
Page 6 of 14 Part 4. Project Benefits
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the benefit(s) that the project will address. Information provided will be used in the assessment of project benefits. Concrete lining of the CVC Extension will reduce the amount of water that is recharged into areas of poor groundwater quality. The water that is saved from transportation losses could then be used to recharge areas of good groundwater quality or as an additional source of surface water for the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for the proposed project location. Municipal and Industrial (M&I)
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for areas upstream and downstream of the proposed project location Upstream: M&I Downstream: M&I
Does the project address any known environmental justice issues? Yes No Not Sure
Is the project located within or adjacent to a disadvantaged community? Yes No Not Sure
Does the project include disadvantaged community participation? Yes No Not Sure If yes, please identify the group or organization:
Page 7 of 14 Please provide the following project benefit information for all applicable components of the proposed project. Benefit categories include things such as water quality / flood management, water supply, and resource stewardship. PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR PROJECT. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROJECT FOR FUTURE FUNDING.
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS / FLOOD MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Water Quality Benefit Information
Treatment technologies
Design operational treatment capacity (million gallons/day)
Targeted Contaminants (Check all that apply):
Chloride Nitrogen Compounds Coliform Bacteria
Other (describe):
Flood Management Benefit Information
Maximum volume of temporary storage of storm runoff (acre-feet)
Maximum increased conveyance capacity (cubic feet/second)
Estimated area benefiting from flood damage reduction (acres)
Estimated level of flood protection resulting from project implementation
Estimated annual value of flood damage reduction provided by project ($/year)
Acreage required for project implementation
Page 8 of 14 WATER SUPPLY BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify water supply benefits from enhanced local water supply or reduced potable water demand.
Enhanced Water Supply or Demand Reduction Benefit Information
Source of Increased Supply or Demand Reduction
Groundwater Groundwater treatment Increased surface water storage
Recycled water Conservation/ water use Ocean desalination efficiency
Transfer Other (describe):
Type of enhanced supply or demand reduction: Conservation of conveyance losses
Annual Yield of Supply (acre-feet): 10,600 afy
Availability by Water-Year Type (acre-feet per year):
Average Year 10,600 afy
Dry Year 10,600 afy
Wet Year 10,600 afy
Availability by Season (check all that apply):
Summer Fall Spring Winter
Does the project have the potential to displace demands on the Bay/Delta/Estuary?
Yes No Not Sure
Page 9 of 14 For projects that include detention and groundwater recharge, please complete the following: How many acres of land drain into this detention basin? (acres)
Detention Basin area (acres)
Detention basin max. operational depth (ft.)
% of basin covered by wetlands
Soil type
If other than infiltration, identify method (e.g., injection) and recharge (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual inflow (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual outflow (acre-feet/year)
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify the benefits associated with projects related to resource stewardship and land management.
Non-treatment wetland area (acres)
Treatment wetland area (acres)
Riparian habitat area (acres)
Non-developed open space area (acres)
Multiple use/ recreation area (acres) – additionally, select the type of multiple use / recreation and associated acres by type:
Single Sport Athletics
Multiple Sport Athletics Acres
Other Recreation Acres
Pedestrian Trail Acres
Equestrian Trail Acres
Other Passive Activity
Other Acres (describe)
Description
Total Project area (acres)
Page 10 of 14 Part 5. Project Cost Estimate
Project cost information is needed to assist in comparing benefits and cost. Additionally, knowledge of the project type and cost will assist in identifying funding sources for potential projects.
Please indicate the estimated costs of project implementation and associated funding source(s). These costs should include land purchase/easement, planning/design/engineering, construction/ implementation, environmental compliance, administration, and contingency.
Approximate Total Cost (If project costs are variable, please $10.0 million include lower and upper range estimates.)
Funding Source (If multiple sources, list each source None currently identified and the percent or amount funded by each)
Funding Certainty & Longevity None currently identified
Operations & Maintenance Cost Not sure (per year)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Source(s) (i.e., annual budget, grant, etc. If ID4 Enterprise Fund multiple sources, list each source and the percent or amount funded by each.)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Certainty Contingent upon grant and construction (i.e., already included in organization’s budget, contingent upon grant, etc.)
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Project Submittal Form
To the extent possible this form should be electronically filled out and e-mailed to: [email protected].
Part 1. Lead Implementing Agency/Organizational Information
Please provide the following information regarding the project sponsor and proposed project.
Implementing Agency/ Organization / Individual: Kern County Water Agency – Improvement District No. 4
Agency / Organization / Individual Address: 3200 Rio Mirada Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308
Possible Partnering Agencies:
Name: David Beard
Title: Improvement District No. 4 Manager
Telephone: Fax: 661-634-1493 661-634-1428
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kcwa.com
Project Name: Improvement District No. 4 Groundwater Monitoring Wells
Page 1 of 14 Either the latitude/longitude or a location description is required. To determine the latitude/longitude, use the closest address or intersection. If the project is linear, use the furthest upstream latitude/longitude.
Project Latitude: Project Longitude:
Monitoring wells will be constructed in various areas of ID4.
Location Description:
Regional Grouping: Identify the Regional Grouping your agency is located in, and the Regional Grouping your project is located in.
Agency Project Greater Bakersfield
Agency Project Kern County
Agency Project Kern County Water Agency
Agency Project Kern Fan
Agency Project Kern River Valley
Agency Project Mountains/Foothills
Agency Project North County
Agency Project South County
Agency Project West Side
Project Cooperating Agency(ies)/Organization(s)/Individual(s): • • • •
Project Status (e.g., new, ongoing, expansion, new phase): New
Page 2 of 14 Part 2. Project Need
It is important to understand the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and the benefits that it will provide. Information provided in this section defines the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and will help to catalog existing need(s) or issue(s) in the Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County Region.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the need(s) or problem(s) that the project will address. As applicable, discuss the water supply need, operational efficiency need, water quality need, or resource stewardship need (e.g. ecosystem restoration, floodplain management) need. Discuss critical impacts that will occur if the proposal is not implemented.
Improvement District No. 4 (ID4) imports a supplemental water supply to the urban Bakersfield area. The imported supply is provided through: (1) spreading water for the direct recharge of the underground aquifer; and (2) delivery of water to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant for treatment and delivery to ID4 purveyors.
Kern County Water Agency staff also monitors groundwater levels underlying ID4 by taking measurements from production or monitoring wells. ID4 has also been designated as the Monitoring Entity for the 5-22.14 Kern County - Improvement District No. 4 area as identified under the California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) Program. The number of wells available to Agency staff has declined over time, so in order to continue to collect data regarding ID4 groundwater levels, additional monitoring wells are needed.
Page 3 of 14 Part 3. Project Description
A general description of the proposed project is needed. This section will provide information associated with the project concept, general project information, and readiness to proceed. It is recognized that much of the requested information may not be available for projects that are at a conceptual level of project development. We appreciate and need your ideas.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the project including the general project concept, what will be constructed/implemented, how the constructed project will function, and treatment methods, as appropriate.
Project proposes to construct up to 24 groundwater monitoring wells in up to eight locations within ID4. Three multi-completion monitoring wells will be constructed at each location. The wells will be accessed to take routine measurements of groundwater levels. Water samples will be collected occasionally for groundwater quality analyses.
If applicable, list surface water bodies and groundwater basins associated with the proposed project: • San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin – Kern County Sub Basin • • •
Please identify up to three available documents which contain information specific to the proposed project: • Negative Declaration – ID4 Groundwater Monitoring Well Installations 2011 • •
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Is the proposed project an element or phase of Yes No a regional or larger program?
If yes, please identify the program CASGEM
Design life of the Project 30 years
Proposed Construction/Implementation Start 2012-13 Date:
Proposed Construction/Implementation 2012-13 Completion Date
Ready for Construction Bid Yes No NA
Page 5 of 14 Item Status Date (e.g., not initiated, in process, complete) Conceptual Plans Complete (mm/dd/yyyy) Land Acquisition/ Easements Complete (mm/dd/yyyy) Preliminary Plans Complete (mm/dd/yyyy) CEQA/NEPA Complete 6/21/2011 (mm/dd/yyyy) Permits In process (mm/dd/yyyy) Construction Drawings In process (mm/dd/yyyy)
For projects that do not include construction, please briefly describe the project readiness-to proceed.
Page 6 of 14 Part 4. Project Benefits
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the benefit(s) that the project will address. Information provided will be used in the assessment of project benefits. Increased groundwater monitoring well locations will benefit multiple stakeholders in the Tulare Lake Basin portion of Kern County by providing additional data sources representing groundwater levels and groundwater quality.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for the proposed project location.
Municipal and Industrial
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for areas upstream and downstream of the proposed project location Upstream: Downstream:
Does the project address any known environmental justice issues? Yes No Not Sure
Is the project located within or adjacent to a disadvantaged community? Yes No Not Sure
Does the project include disadvantaged community participation? Yes No Not Sure If yes, please identify the group or organization:
Page 7 of 14 Please provide the following project benefit information for all applicable components of the proposed project. Benefit categories include things such as water quality / flood management, water supply, and resource stewardship. PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR PROJECT. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROJECT FOR FUTURE FUNDING.
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS / FLOOD MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Water Quality Benefit Information
Treatment technologies
Design operational treatment capacity (million gallons/day)
Targeted Contaminants (Check all that apply):
Chloride Nitrogen Compounds Coliform Bacteria
Other (describe):
Flood Management Benefit Information
Maximum volume of temporary storage of storm runoff (acre-feet)
Maximum increased conveyance capacity (cubic feet/second)
Estimated area benefiting from flood damage reduction (acres)
Estimated level of flood protection resulting from project implementation
Estimated annual value of flood damage reduction provided by project ($/year)
Acreage required for project implementation
Page 8 of 14 WATER SUPPLY BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify water supply benefits from enhanced local water supply or reduced potable water demand.
Enhanced Water Supply or Demand Reduction Benefit Information
Source of Increased Supply or Demand Reduction
Groundwater Groundwater treatment Increased surface water storage
Recycled water Conservation/ water use Ocean desalination efficiency
Transfer Other (describe):
Type of enhanced supply or demand reduction:
Annual Yield of Supply (acre-feet):
Availability by Water-Year Type (acre-feet per year):
Average Year
Dry Year
Wet Year
Availability by Season (check all that apply):
Summer Fall Spring Winter
Does the project have the potential to displace demands on the Bay/Delta/Estuary?
Yes No Not Sure
Page 9 of 14 For projects that include detention and groundwater recharge, please complete the following: How many acres of land drain into this detention basin? (acres)
Detention Basin area (acres)
Detention basin max. operational depth (ft.)
% of basin covered by wetlands
Soil type
If other than infiltration, identify method (e.g., injection) and recharge (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual inflow (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual outflow (acre-feet/year)
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify the benefits associated with projects related to resource stewardship and land management.
Non-treatment wetland area (acres)
Treatment wetland area (acres)
Riparian habitat area (acres)
Non-developed open space area (acres)
Multiple use/ recreation area (acres) – additionally, select the type of multiple use / recreation and associated acres by type:
Single Sport Athletics
Multiple Sport Athletics Acres
Other Recreation Acres
Pedestrian Trail Acres
Equestrian Trail Acres
Other Passive Activity
Other Acres (describe)
Description
Total Project area (acres)
Page 10 of 14 Part 5. Project Cost Estimate
Project cost information is needed to assist in comparing benefits and cost. Additionally, knowledge of the project type and cost will assist in identifying funding sources for potential projects.
Please indicate the estimated costs of project implementation and associated funding source(s). These costs should include land purchase/easement, planning/design/engineering, construction/ implementation, environmental compliance, administration, and contingency.
Approximate Total Cost (If project costs are variable, please $1.6 million include lower and upper range estimates.)
Funding Source (If multiple sources, list each source ID4 Enterprise Fund and the percent or amount funded by each)
Funding Certainty & Longevity Contingent upon grant
Operations & Maintenance Cost $1-5,000 (per year)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Source(s) (i.e., annual budget, grant, etc. If ID4 Enterprise Fund multiple sources, list each source and the percent or amount funded by each.)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Certainty Contingent upon grant (i.e., already included in organization’s budget, contingent upon grant, etc.)
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Project Submittal Form
To the extent possible this form should be electronically filled out and e-mailed to: [email protected] .
Part 1. Lead Implementing Agency/Organizational Information
Please provide the following information regarding the project sponsor and proposed project.
Implementing Agency/ Organization / Individual: City of Bakersfield - Water Resources Department
Agency / Organization / Individual Address: 1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Possible Partnering Agencies: Kern County Water Agency (Improvement District No. 4), California Water Service Co., Vaughn Water Company, East Niles Community Services District, North of the River Municipal Water District, Oildale Mutual Water Company
Name: Jason Meadors
Title: Water Resources Director
Telephone: Fax: 661-326-3715 661-852-2127
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bakersfieldcity.us
Project Name: Water Conservation Project for Metropolitan Bakersfield Area
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Part 2. Project Need
It is important to understand the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and the benefits that it will provide. Information provided in this section defines the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and will help to catalog existing need(s) or issue(s) in the Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County Region.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the need(s) or problem(s) that the project will address. As applicable, discuss the water supply need, operational efficiency need, water quality need, or resource stewardship need (e.g. ecosystem restoration, floodplain management) need. Discuss critical impacts that will occur if the proposal is not implemented.
The 2009 California legislative package (Senate Bill 7X7) requires a statewide 20% reduction in urban per capita water use by 2020. It requires that urban water retail suppliers determine baseline water use and set reduction targets according to specified requirements.
This legislation affects several Metropolitan Bakersfield area water purveyors. According to State law, urban retail water suppliers (3000 service connections or sales of 3000 acre feet per year) must determine their base per capita water use and develop water use reduction targets using one of four specified methods. Also, urban retail water suppliers must monitor and report compliance on an individual or regional basis. Individual urban retail water suppliers are not required to achieve a reduction in urban per capita water use greater than 20 percent. Compliance is required for continued state water grants and loan eligibility. After 2021, failure of urban retail water suppliers to meet their targets establishes a violation of law for administrative or judicial proceedings.
In order to remain in compliance with State law, and to more responsibly manage our groundwater, Kern River surface water supplies, and other State and Federal water supplies used for domestic water purposes in the Metropolitan Bakersfield area, the City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department is proposing to partner with other local water purveyors to develop an area wide Water Conservation project.
Page 3 of 14 Part 3. Project Description
A general description of the proposed project is needed. This section will provide information associated with the project concept, general project information, and readiness to proceed. It is recognized that much of the requested information may not be available for projects that are at a conceptual level of project development. We appreciate and need your ideas.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the project including the general project concept, what will be constructed/implemented, how the constructed project will function, and treatment methods, as appropriate.
For the proposed project, various water purveyors within the Bakersfield Metropolitan area would choose which water conservation measures they would implement for their particular system. As stated in the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan guidebook, there are several demand management measures (DMMs) that could be implemented. The guidebook lists the following:
(A) water survey programs for single-family residential and multifamily residential customers; (B) residential plumbing retrofit; (C) system water audits, leak detection, and repair; (D) metering with commodity rates for all new connections and retrofit of existing connections; (E) large landscape conservation programs and incentives; (F) high-efficiency washing machine rebate programs; (G) public information programs; (H) school education programs; (I) conservation programs for commercial, industrial, and institutional accounts; (J) wholesale agency programs; (K) conservation pricing;(L) water conservation coordinator; (M) water waste prohibition; (N) residential ultra-low flush toilet replacement programs.
Other DMM’s could also be implemented if they were deemed to be effective in promoting water conservation in the area.
The City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department’s domestic water system is currently operated by California Water Service Co. (Cal Water). Cal Water currently has a water conservation program in place and would be able to implement and administer the same program for the City’s water service area within a few months of receiving grant money.
Participating water purveyors would implement a regional program incorporating one or more of the DMM’s listed above within a few months of receiving grant money as well.
If applicable, list surface water bodies and groundwater basins associated with the proposed project: • Kern River surface water supply • Groundwater underlying City of Bakersfield Metropolitan area (Tulare Basin) • State Project water • Central Valley Project water
Please identify up to three available documents which contain information specific to the proposed project: • Urban Water Management Plans (2010) for water purveyors
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Item Status Date (e.g., not initiated, in process, complete) Conceptual Plans N/A (mm/dd/yyyy) Land Acquisition/ Easements N/A (mm/dd/yyyy) Preliminary Plans N/A (mm/dd/yyyy) CEQA/NEPA N/A (mm/dd/yyyy) Permits N/A (mm/dd/yyyy) Construction Drawings N/A (mm/dd/yyyy)
For projects that do not include construction, please briefly describe the project readiness-to proceed.
When grant funding is made available, all of the water purveyors involved in the proposed project could proceed in a short time frame. The City of Bakersfield could work with Cal Water to implement a program within a few months of receiving grant funds.
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Please provide the following project benefit information for all applicable components of the proposed project. Benefit categories include things such as water quality / flood management, water supply, and resource stewardship. PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR PROJECT. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROJECT FOR FUTURE FUNDING.
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS / FLOOD MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Water Quality Benefit Information
Treatment technologies N/A
Design operational treatment capacity (million N/A gallons/day)
Targeted Contaminants (Check all that apply):
Chloride Nitrogen Compounds Coliform Bacteria
Other (describe):
Flood Management Benefit Information
Maximum volume of temporary storage of storm N/A runoff (acre-feet)
Maximum increased conveyance capacity (cubic N/A feet/second)
Estimated area benefiting from flood damage N/A reduction (acres)
Estimated level of flood protection resulting from N/A project implementation
Estimated annual value of flood damage reduction N/A provided by project ($/year)
Acreage required for project implementation N/A
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For projects that include detention and groundwater recharge, please complete the following: How many acres of land drain into this detention basin? (acres) N/A
Detention Basin area (acres) N/A
Detention basin max. operational depth (ft.) N/A
% of basin covered by wetlands N/A
Soil type N/A
If other than infiltration, identify method (e.g., injection) and N/A recharge (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual inflow (acre-feet/year) N/A
Estimated basin annual outflow (acre-feet/year) N/A
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify the benefits associated with projects related to resource stewardship and land management.
Non-treatment wetland area (acres) N/A
Treatment wetland area (acres) N/A
Riparian habitat area (acres) N/A
Non-developed open space area (acres) N/A
Multiple use/ recreation area (acres) – additionally, select the type of multiple use / recreation and associated acres by type:
Single Sport Athletics N/A
Multiple Sport Athletics Acres N/A
Other Recreation Acres N/A
Pedestrian Trail Acres N/A
Equestrian Trail Acres N/A
Other Passive Activity N/A
Other Acres (describe) N/A
Description N/A
Total Project area (acres) N/A
Page 10 of 14 Part 5. Project Cost Estimate
Project cost information is needed to assist in comparing benefits and cost. Additionally, knowledge of the project type and cost will assist in identifying funding sources for potential projects.
Please indicate the estimated costs of project implementation and associated funding source(s). These costs should include land purchase/easement, planning/design/engineering, construction/ implementation, environmental compliance, administration, and contingency.
Approximate Total Cost (If project costs are variable, please $1,000,000 include lower and upper range estimates.)
Funding Source (If multiple sources, list each source Available Water Conservation Grants and the percent or amount funded by each)
Funding Certainty & Longevity As Available
Operations & Maintenance Cost $0 (per year)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Source(s) (i.e., annual budget, grant, etc. If $0 multiple sources, list each source and the percent or amount funded by each.)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Certainty $0 (i.e., already included in organization’s budget, contingent upon grant, etc.)
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Project Submittal Form
To the extent possible this form should be electronically filled out and e-mailed to: [email protected].
Part 1. Lead Implementing Agency/Organizational Information
Please provide the following information regarding the project sponsor and proposed project.
Implementing Agency/ Organization / Individual: Kern County Water Agency – Improvement District No. 4
Agency / Organization / Individual Address: 3200 Rio Mirada Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308
Possible Partnering Agencies:
Name: David Beard
Title: Improvement District No. 4 Manager
Telephone: Fax: 661-634-1493 661-634-1428
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kcwa.com
Project Name: Installation of Surface Water Quality Monitoring Stations
Page 1 of 14 Either the latitude/longitude or a location description is required. To determine the latitude/longitude, use the closest address or intersection. If the project is linear, use the furthest upstream latitude/longitude.
Project Latitude: Project Longitude:
One station at the turnout off of the California Aqueduct into the CVC. One station at a location on the Friant-Kern Canal. One station on the Location Description: Kern River, below the Isabella Reservoir and above Hart Park.
Regional Grouping: Identify the Regional Grouping your agency is located in, and the Regional Grouping your project is located in.
Agency Project Greater Bakersfield
Agency Project Kern County
Agency Project Kern County Water Agency
Agency Project Kern Fan
Agency Project Kern River Valley
Agency Project Mountains/Foothills
Agency Project North County
Agency Project South County
Agency Project West Side
Project Cooperating Agency(ies)/Organization(s)/Individual(s): • • • •
Project Status (e.g., new, ongoing, expansion, new phase): New
Page 2 of 14 Part 2. Project Need
It is important to understand the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and the benefits that it will provide. Information provided in this section defines the need(s) or issue(s) that the proposed project will address and will help to catalog existing need(s) or issue(s) in the Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County Region.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the need(s) or problem(s) that the project will address. As applicable, discuss the water supply need, operational efficiency need, water quality need, or resource stewardship need (e.g. ecosystem restoration, floodplain management) need. Discuss critical impacts that will occur if the proposal is not implemented.
Improvement District No. 4 (ID4) imports a supplemental water supply to the urban Bakersfield area. The imported supply is provided through: (1) spreading water for the direct recharge of the underground aquifer; and (2) delivery of water to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant for treatment and delivery to ID4 purveyors. ID4 is able to utilize surface source water supplies from the State Water Project, Central Valley Project and Kern River watershed. ID4 analyzes water samples from each source on a quarterly basis. In the past ID4 has switched source water delivered to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant on short notice. It is important to know certain water quality indicators of source water prior to treatment in order to prepare and/or adjust techniques. At present, the only way to receive data on source water quality is by sending Kern County Water Agency (Agency) personnel out to collect grab samples for laboratory analysis. This project proposes to establish monitoring stations which are able to relay real-time surface water quality data to purification plant operators at the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant. Monitoring stations will enhance the ability to prepare and/or adjust treatment techniques based upon upstream source water quality.
Page 3 of 14 Part 3. Project Description
A general description of the proposed project is needed. This section will provide information associated with the project concept, general project information, and readiness to proceed. It is recognized that much of the requested information may not be available for projects that are at a conceptual level of project development. We appreciate and need your ideas.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the project including the general project concept, what will be constructed/implemented, how the constructed project will function, and treatment methods, as appropriate.
Project proposes to construct and install automated surface water quality monitoring stations on the Cross Valley Canal, Friant-Kern Canal and/or Kern River. Monitoring stations will sample, analyze and relay data on surface water quality from each source. Data to be analyzed would include total organic carbon, select anions and select cations.
If applicable, list surface water bodies and groundwater basins associated with the proposed project: • State Water Project • Central Valley Project – Friant Kern Division • Kern River •
Please identify up to three available documents which contain information specific to the proposed project: • • •
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Is the proposed project an element or phase of Yes No a regional or larger program?
If yes, please identify the program
Design life of the Project 30 years
Proposed Construction/Implementation Start Contingent upon grant funding Date:
Proposed Construction/Implementation Contingent upon grant funding Completion Date
Ready for Construction Bid Yes No NA
Page 5 of 14 Item Status Date (e.g., not initiated, in process, complete) Conceptual Plans Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Land Acquisition/ Easements Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Preliminary Plans Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) CEQA/NEPA Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Permits Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy) Construction Drawings Not initiated (mm/dd/yyyy)
For projects that do not include construction, please briefly describe the project readiness-to proceed.
Page 6 of 14 Part 4. Project Benefits
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph description of the benefit(s) that the project will address. Information provided will be used in the assessment of project benefits. Remote surface water quality monitoring could result in a substantial savings for drinking water treatment plants because an early warning would be provided for the expected water quality of source water. Staff would be able to prepare a treatment plan to optimize chemical usage. The stations could also provide other water users access to data of water quality indicators from multiple surface water sources. The data could be used in conjunction with recharge or other activities dependent on water quality.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for the proposed project location.
Agricultural production.
Please describe the dominant existing land use type for areas upstream and downstream of the proposed project location Upstream: Agricultural production Downstream: Municipal and industrial
Does the project address any known environmental justice issues? Yes No Not Sure
Is the project located within or adjacent to a disadvantaged community? Yes No Not Sure
Does the project include disadvantaged community participation? Yes No Not Sure If yes, please identify the group or organization:
Page 7 of 14 Please provide the following project benefit information for all applicable components of the proposed project. Benefit categories include things such as water quality / flood management, water supply, and resource stewardship. PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR PROJECT. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROJECT FOR FUTURE FUNDING.
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS / FLOOD MANAGEMENT BENEFITS Water Quality Benefit Information
Treatment technologies N/A
Design operational treatment capacity (million gallons/day)
Targeted Contaminants (Check all that apply):
Chloride Nitrogen Compounds Coliform Bacteria
Other (describe):
Flood Management Benefit Information
Maximum volume of temporary storage of storm N/A runoff (acre-feet)
Maximum increased conveyance capacity (cubic N/A feet/second)
Estimated area benefiting from flood damage N/A reduction (acres)
Estimated level of flood protection resulting from N/A project implementation
Estimated annual value of flood damage reduction N/A provided by project ($/year)
Acreage required for project implementation N/A
Page 8 of 14 WATER SUPPLY BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify water supply benefits from enhanced local water supply or reduced potable water demand.
Enhanced Water Supply or Demand Reduction Benefit Information
Source of Increased Supply or Demand Reduction
Groundwater Groundwater treatment Increased surface water storage
Recycled water Conservation/ water use Ocean desalination efficiency
Transfer Other (describe):
Type of enhanced supply or demand reduction:
Annual Yield of Supply (acre-feet):
Availability by Water-Year Type (acre-feet per year):
Average Year
Dry Year
Wet Year
Availability by Season (check all that apply):
Summer Fall Spring Winter
Does the project have the potential to displace demands on the Bay/Delta/Estuary?
Yes No Not Sure
Page 9 of 14 For projects that include detention and groundwater recharge, please complete the following: How many acres of land drain into this detention basin? (acres) N/A
Detention Basin area (acres) N/A
Detention basin max. operational depth (ft.) N/A
% of basin covered by wetlands N/A
Soil type N/A
If other than infiltration, identify method (e.g., injection) and N/A recharge (acre-feet/year)
Estimated basin annual inflow (acre-feet/year) N/A
Estimated basin annual outflow (acre-feet/year) N/A
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BENEFITS Project information provided will help to quantify the benefits associated with projects related to resource stewardship and land management.
Non-treatment wetland area (acres) N/A
Treatment wetland area (acres) N/A
Riparian habitat area (acres) N/A
Non-developed open space area (acres) N/A
Multiple use/ recreation area (acres) – additionally, select the type of multiple use / recreation and associated acres by type:
Single Sport Athletics N/A
Multiple Sport Athletics Acres N/A
Other Recreation Acres N/A
Pedestrian Trail Acres N/A
Equestrian Trail Acres N/A
Other Passive Activity N/A
Other Acres (describe) N/A
Description
Total Project area (acres) N/A
Page 10 of 14 Part 5. Project Cost Estimate
Project cost information is needed to assist in comparing benefits and cost. Additionally, knowledge of the project type and cost will assist in identifying funding sources for potential projects.
Please indicate the estimated costs of project implementation and associated funding source(s). These costs should include land purchase/easement, planning/design/engineering, construction/ implementation, environmental compliance, administration, and contingency.
Approximate Total Cost (If project costs are variable, please 1,000,000 include lower and upper range estimates.)
Funding Source (If multiple sources, list each source Contingent upon grant funding and the percent or amount funded by each)
Funding Certainty & Longevity Contingent upon grant funding
Operations & Maintenance Cost $50,000 (per year)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Source(s) (i.e., annual budget, grant, etc. If ID4 Enterprise Fund multiple sources, list each source and the percent or amount funded by each.)
Operations & Maintenance Funding Certainty Contingent upon grant (i.e., already included in organization’s budget, contingent upon grant, etc.)
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